Better-looking codfish thanks to phosphates
After having contested the European Union’s decision to use phosphates (inorganic chemical) in the salting and curing of codfish, Portugal’s decision to vote positively regarding the measure has caused a surprising
Lisbon winemakers target Africa
Winemakers in the Lisbon region aim to increase their exports to Angola and Mozambique this year. A promotion campaign by the Comissão Vitivinicola da Região de Lisboa (CVR Lisboa) was
The best thing I ate this week…
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I am going to be on the road for a few weeks so rather than my usual contributions, my taste buds and camera phone will be
Portuguese Barbecue Chicken
By Chris Winstanley Having lived in the Algarve for the last six years and had a family connection to the place for the last 20 years, I have tasted a
Sweet art in Lagoa and Lagos
Two events celebrating Algarve’s typical sweets will take place this month. The delightful Convento de S. José in Lagoa will be holding the 11th Convent Sweets Show (Mostra do Doce
Celebration of the midsummer moon
On Supermoon Sunday (June 23) more than 70 members and guests of the Algarve Wine Society celebrated their annual mid-summer party at a charming private residence in Vale do Lobo.
QM Alvarinho
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net I heard on the grapevine (literally) that this Alvarinho has just been rated by Wine & Spirits magazine as the best wines in its category with
Arab delights at Faro ‘souk’
Faro will be staging a gastronomic event to celebrate Arab cuisine from July 10 to 14. Named ‘Arabian Days’, the event will take place from 7pm to 1am each day

